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July 2009 New Specialty Toys — AllAge Range: 3 and up SKU or Item #: FB51695 Launch Date: January 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Parents and children can enjoy this classic memory game together while learning new ways to be an earth-friendly inhabitant of Mother Earth. I Cherish Planet Earth is all about appreciating and preserving nature and our planet. It is a celebration of Earth's life and beauty and a call to be active in creating a sustainable future for all. It includes a 32-page, full-color story book, 48 game pieces, and a cotton storage pouch. The game is made in the USA with recycled paper and vegetable inks. Launch date: 2009. — “I Cherish Planet Earth” earned praise from Slee of Paisley and Pretties for presenting its eco-friendly message in an affirmative way as opposed to the scar-tactics used by other environmental products. Of the messages in the book and game, not only do they help children to internalize a deeper sense of connectedness to the planet, but they also encourage meaningful thought and positive ecological action. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24316 (added 6/29/2009) . Age Range: 4 and up SKU or Item #: BP48105 Launch Date: March 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Players flip the tokens as they play to make a constantly changing game. They flip the score card to keep track of games they've won, and the first to five is the grand winner. It is made in the USA of recycled materials and received a 2009 Oppenheim Gold Award. Launch date: March 31, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24315 (added 6/29/2009) . Pretend & Play Bakery Set by Learning Resources From: LEARNING RESOURCES INC. Other products from LEARNING RESOURCES INC.
 Age Range: 3 to 6 SKU or Item #: LER9056 Launch Date: February 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Little chefs fill pies, roll cookies and more. This set invites kids to imagine holding a pretend bake-off, making special treats for company, running their own bakery, or entering the school bake sale. It features an egg that cracks open to release the yolk, cookies in four shapes to cut out, and more. The set introduces parts of a whole with a sliceable, three-piece loaf of bread and a pie with three, two-piece slices kids can fill with the included fruit. It comes with 31 plastic pieces, including favorite baked goods, a measuring cup and spoon, and other utensils a baker needs. The rolling pin (the set’s largest piece) measures 8.5” L. "From mimicking what happens in the kitchen at home to imaginative play such as running a restaurant, the Pretend and Play Bakery Set offers a realistic hands-on play experience as well as educational play," Nancy Davies, group account director for Salmon Borre Group, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 15, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24314 (added 6/29/2009) . Age Range: 5 and up SKU or Item #: 3011506 Launch Date: January 2000 Gender: Boys And Girls
The Smart Bank sorts, counts, dispenses, deducts and always knows the balance. A patented "Balance Guard"™ feature locks and remembers the balance even when batteries wear out or when changing batteries. Launch date: 2000. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24312 (added 6/29/2009) . Pretend & Play Birthday Set by Learning Resources From: LEARNING RESOURCES INC. Other products from LEARNING RESOURCES INC.
 Age Range: 3 to 6 SKU or Item #: LER9054 Launch Date: February 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
With the Pretend & Play Birthday Set, kids can design custom invitations for special guests, and decorate the cake and three presents. The five cake pieces feature candles numbered one to five to help with counting. Also included is a birthday crown, a pretend camera, birthday cards and more. "It encourages creativity through the design of invitations and cake decorations to number play with the numbered candles and cake slices," Nancy Davies, group account director for Salmon Borre Group, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 15, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24313 (added 6/29/2009) . Jitterz Fast-Paced Trivia Game by Learning Resources From: LEARNING RESOURCES INC. Other products from LEARNING RESOURCES INC.
 Age Range: 7 to 12 SKU or Item #: LER6961 Launch Date: April 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Speed, smarts and reflexes get a workout in the Jitterz Fast-Paced Trivia Game that sets players on edge. Instead of buzzing in, two to four players keep their hands on pads as Jitterz reads a question, then multiple choice answers. The first player to pull her hand up after the correct answer has been read wins. More than 250 general questions about science and world geography, simple classification, and logic questions challenge children to expand their knowledge. It includes an Activity Guide, adjustable volume and automatic shut-off. An AC adapter is available separately. Launch date: April 15, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24311 (added 6/29/2009) .  Age Range: 3 to 7 SKU or Item #: 3340 Launch Date: July 2003 Gender: Boys And Girls
Like all Scribble Mats!, this durable vinyl place mat is designed to provide hours of fun and creativity. Kids can learn as they color. Each mat comes with a box of four crayons. Scribble Mats! may be used at school, home, restaurants, or during travel. "Color on Wipe off Scribble Mats! are made with our signature surface that allows any waxed based crayon to wipe clean and easy with a dry paper towel or cloth. Kids can color again and again," Andi Thea of Scribble Mats! told TDmonthly. This product received a 2003 Dr. Toy Best Classic Toy award. Launch date: July 2003. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24310 (added 6/29/2009) . Funny Phone Early Listening Game by Learning Resources From: LEARNING RESOURCES INC. Other products from LEARNING RESOURCES INC.
 Age Range: 4 to 12 SKU or Item #: LER6959 Launch Date: April 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
The Funny Phone Early Listening Game is created to get players of all ages giggling. Players dial a number and listen as Funny Phone tells what the next game is. With more than 300 challenges — tongue twisters, singing, drawing, acting and more — Funny Phone is full of surprises. Winners can dial a secret phone number to hear a victory message. It features automatic shut-off, adjustable volume and a break-away safety cord. It requires 3 AA batteries, not included. An AC adapter is available separately. This product was named one of Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products 2009. Launch date: April 15, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24309 (added 6/29/2009) . Got It! Reading & Math Game by Learning Resources From: LEARNING RESOURCES INC. Other products from LEARNING RESOURCES INC.
 Age Range: 5 to 8 SKU or Item #: LER6962 Launch Date: May 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Got It Reading & Math Game is a two-sided electronic game with two arcade-style joysticks. Word and math questions appear on the screen and players move their cursors to “grab” the correct answers before they are eaten up by the opponent or the friendly monster (also offers solo play). It features bonus rounds, volume control, automatic shut-off and two headphone jacks that allow quiet play. It includes Activity Guide and an AC adapter is available separately. "This game provides the option of either a reading or a math game, providing immediate feedback and play for one or two players," Nancy Davies, group account director for Salmon Borre Group, told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 15, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24308 (added 6/29/2009) . Age Range: 4 and up Launch Date: January 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This Solar Motor is ready to go right out of the package. Designed for demonstrating the principles of solar power, this kit includes a 1.1-volt, 75mA high-quality solar panel, propeller, and a state-of-the-art coreless DC motor capable of up to 22,000 rpm. This Solar Motor is a good way for introducing alternative energy concepts or just having fun outside while the sun is shining. Launch date: 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24307 (added 6/29/2009) .  Age Range: 4 to 8 SKU or Item #: 67850 Launch Date: January 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Designed to engage engage students in purposeful talk about books, What's in Your Book! lets students explore story elements (character, setting, plot, solution) and challenges them to demonstrate their understanding by making connections and asking questions. It can be played by two players or teams. Launch date: 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24306 (added 6/29/2009) . Age Range: 1 to 2 SKU or Item #: 210740 Launch Date: July 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This Take-along-Friend is crafted out of renewable rubberwood. It's designed to inspire creativity and fun for kids to run around trying to have the shark catch the fish. Launch date: July 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24304 (added 6/29/2009) . Global Wonders: Around the World DVD From: GLOBAL WONDERS INC. Other products from GLOBAL WONDERS INC.
 Age Range: 3 to 6 Launch Date: October 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
"Global Wonders: Around the World" is an educational entertainment brand created to inspire kids (3 to 6) to explore and appreciate the customs, music, languages and lifestyles of various cultures from around the neighborhood and world. It was created by a mom of two young girls and a veteran team of children's entertainment and developmental education experts. In a world where animation meets live-action footage, children can discover, share, and compare new cultures with their new friends from Global Wonders. "Global Wonders packaging dazzles, and the cultural content is entertaining and deep. Interactive features like WonderVision and Language Jams also set it apart," David Burchianti, VP of marketing and brand development for Global Wonders, told TDmonthly. It has received the following awards: Dr. Toy Best New Product, iParenting Media Best New DVD and Toy Tips Top 10 Back to School Toy. Launch date: October 21, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24303 (added 6/29/2009) . Age Range: 1 to 2 SKU or Item #: 210750 Launch Date: July 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This take-a-long friend, with its moving wheels and chomping mouth, is designed to inspire kids to touch, grasp, explore and grow. It has bright colors and zig-zag stripes and is made from renewable rubberwood. Launch date: July 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24302 (added 6/29/2009) .  Age Range: 7 to 12 SKU or Item #: LER6970 Launch Date: April 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
An electronic dice roll gives players a target number, and kids (or parents) race to add or subtract the light-up numbers one through 9 at their station. Once a player has used all of his numbers, he's scored a knockout. Players can also train for matches in solo mode. The announcer’s voice, starting bell and roaring crowd send fighters into the ring ready to rumble. It features volume control and automatic shut-off, and includes an Activity Guide. An AC adapter is available separately. Launch date: April 2, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24301 (added 6/29/2009) . Age Range: 0 to 1 SKU or Item #: 210680 Launch Date: July 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Designed for tiny hands to handle, this vibrant bunch makes clickey-clop sounds when jumbled together. It is made from renewable rubberwood. Launch date: July 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24300 (added 6/29/2009) . Age Range: 0 to 1 SKU or Item #: 210710 Launch Date: July 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This whirly, twirly activity toy has brightly colored loops and wooden discs that spin up and down in a dizzying array of activity. It is made from renewable rubberwood. Launch date: July 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24299 (added 6/29/2009) . Pretend & Play Fishing Set by Learning Resources From: LEARNING RESOURCES INC. Other products from LEARNING RESOURCES INC.
 Age Range: 3 to 6 SKU or Item #: LER9055 Launch Date: February 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Little anglers can hook the catch of the day, and an adjustable vest makes play more realistic. Kids can play a size-matching game with worms and fish. It features six pages of write-and-wipe, fishing-themed activities. Plastic pieces include a pole with magnetic hook, three magnetic fish, three worms, a net and a vest (plastic, nylon and canvas). All magnets are embedded for safety, and the plastic tackle box stores all pieces. "This fishing set is a realistic representation of fishing, allowing imaginative play, while also being able to play matching games with the various size worms and colored fish that come with the set," Nancy Davies, group account director at Salmon Borre Group, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 15, 2009. — Deborah Smith from Toys That Teach in Richmond, Va., told TDmonthly in a December 2011 survey that Learning Resources Pretend & Play kits were among her best selling Halloween products. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24298 (added 6/29/2009) . Age Range: 0 to 1 SKU or Item #: 210690 Launch Date: July 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This rattle is made from renewable rubberwood and features a clickety-clack sound with bright colorful pieces. Launch date: July 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24297 (added 6/29/2009) . Age Range: 5 and up SKU or Item #: BP48101 Launch Date: March 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
This game asks the question, "Can you keep your dinosaur alive into the 21st century?" It's a board game full of pitfalls and promotions as each player's dino works its way from the Jurassic to modern times, trying to avoid terrifying predators and extraordinary earth events in order to survive and be the winner. It comes with six free dinosaur replicas and is made in the USA. This game received an Oppenheim Gold Award. Launch date: March 31, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24296 (added 6/29/2009) . Age Range: 5 and up SKU or Item #: BPA6226 Launch Date: March 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
I Spy Colorful Kids Puzzle Assortment offers an imaginative new twist on classic I Spy fun. The assortment features six different color-themed puzzles that link hands when completed. Players do the puzzle, then solve the riddles. It comes in a durable carry-along package and includes 100 pieces. The puzzles measure 16.75" x 18". Launch date: March 31, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24294 (added 6/29/2009) . Age Range: 5 and up SKU or Item #: BP06136 Launch Date: March 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
It takes a keen eye and a quick hand to keep up in this fast-paced matching game. Players search the colorful picture cards to find the one that matches the silhouette card in hand. The player with the most matches wins. No reading is required and there are four levels of play. The game is created to help develop visual interpretation, critical thinking and social skills. It received a 2009 Oppenheim Gold Award. Launch date: March 31, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24293 (added 6/29/2009) . Age Range: 3 to 6 SKU or Item #: BP06133 Launch Date: March 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This junior version of I Spy Eagle Eye is scaled to suit the youngest I Spy fans. No reading is required and there are four levels of play. The game is designed to help develop language skills, word association, matching like and similar objects, and social skills. It is made in the USA. "This game makes learning fun with its unique I Spy imagery and bell-ringing activity," Carol Comes, product manager for Briarpatch, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 31, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24292 (added 6/29/2009) .  Age Range: 3 to 12 SKU or Item #: 28300 Launch Date: July 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
"Boarding Basics" is designed as the perfect companion DVD for the award-winning Yo Baby Kick Flipper. The easy to follow DVD offers instruction on tricks such as the 180 and 360 Spin, Ollie, Peanut Flip, Caveman and lots more. It takes kids through each move, step by step, so they can follow along and learn. "It is the only step-by-step DVD that teaches kids how to do all the cool boarding tricks on a Yo Baby Kick Flipper (think 'skateboard without wheels') in the safety of their home," Bob Ellis, president of GarageCo Toys, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 21, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24291 (added 6/29/2009) . Goodnight Moon Glow Jumbo Floor Puzzle From: BRIARPATCH INC. Other products from BRIARPATCH INC.
 Age Range: 3 to 6 SKU or Item #: BP05202 Launch Date: March 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This 18" x 35" puzzle consists of 35 sturdy, wipe-off pieces. As an extra feature, the entire classic Goodnight Moon story is printed around the border. It is made in the USA. Launch date: March 31, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24290 (added 6/29/2009) .
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